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= The Federation requires a status report. =

Choose a Team reporter to place your team responses here.

=Mini-Mission 1: Advocating and Implementing Project Based Learning=
 * Reflect on what you have learned about the structure, components, and rationale for project based learning and complete this mission:**
 * 1) Provide a rational for why PBL will be more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion.
 * 2) Provide possible PBL projects for each of the subjects taught: math, social studies, science and Antiquan language arts.
 * 3) Provide either a short jingle to help the Antiquans remember project based learning or an illustration that would help the Antiquans remember project based learning.

1. It is more student-centered and authentic. PBL is challenging and provides more opportunities for rigorous thinking. It allows for student choice, enabling students to pick topics they are personally invested in and motivated to know. It allows for constant feedback and enables students to revise at multiple steps during the process. This enables teachers to monitor student learning and achievement throughout the project.

2. Math -Students utilizing basic measurement and geometry to remodel the current technology coordinators office to accommodate two more individuals while moving out the server equipment. (cross-curricular, IA students are building the desks based upon suggestions from the math class). Science -Classroom version of the Apprentice, arguing the validity of organic farming in a local rural community. The students will be creating digital propaganda to show to the public. LA -Book trailers and podcasts to review current literature, then it is posted on the school libraries website to assist other students in choosing relevant literature. SS -Research a culture and then create a display showcasing food, music, the country-side, etc to be viewed by the public on a cultural festival night.

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=Mini-Mission 2: Wisdom of the Crowd: Next Steps= After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas on your chart, work together as a team to wordsmith 5-10 measurable next steps around implementation of your category

Category: Professional Developement
 * 1) Survey staff and and administration on their desires for improving their classrooms; tailor the survey according to category--i.e., technology, pedagogy, learning strategies, data analysis.
 * 2) Based on the survey results, develop a two- to three-year professional development goals to which school leadership must commit; goals will be structured according to the survey categories.
 * 3) Structure of PD sessions will follow the formats below:
 * Small-group professional development implemented according to the survey categories and offered in multiple delivery formats (online, face-to-face)
 * Incorporate technology into PD sessions to model authentic learning via use of said technology.
 * PD sessions that allow for follow-up/reflection on teacher projects and tech implementation.
 * incorporation of data analysis and targeting students' needs in a PBL environment
 * Create a culture of leader teachers and model classrooms that other teachers could visit and observe (eg. include PD goals in new teacher induction programs, etc.)

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=Mini-Mission 3: Know Your Support Systems - Full Speed Ahead= The results of the survey are here. We suggest that you save a copy of this spreadsheet so that you can sort it as you wish to be able to analyze the responses. (Team, Room, IU, etc)

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=Mini-Mission 4: Model Lessons and Galactic "Monsters"=


 * Reflection on Model Lessons:** Use the Discussion tab to respond.

Discuss these prompts with your teammates Locked-Net Monster - demonstrating how other schools are successfully using some of the tools we have blocked. Going to the members of leadership that support these initiatives. Dollar and Cent-aur - writing grants, bake sales :), fund-raising for small costs, finding alternatives, Abominable No-Man - sending media articles that demonstrate how others are doing it and are being raved about (so if our administrator wants to be raved about, they'll do it) Medi-ogre - let the kids (and parents) tackle them....
 * Battling the Galactic "Monster" Discussions**
 * What strategies you have used to overcome the "monsters"?

Building Administration District Administration School Board Community Members
 * Who are some of the key people in the district who MUST be on your side in order to be successful?
 * As you share your strategies, consider using some for your Individual Mission

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=Mini-Mission 5: Presentation to the Federation= After you have reflected (and revised?) your project, post it below. Either upload the file, embed the project, or post a link to your project.

//**Note**//: The Individual Instructional Coach Mission (IICM) should be uploaded to your specific IU page here. Please save your mission (document, podcast, movie, prezi, etc. ) with your name.

Post Final Team Mission Projects Here:
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